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Kandie Smith

State Senator,
North Carolina Senate District 5

Democrat

The proof:

Kandie sponsored a bill to redirect funding from the Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship, a crisis pregnancy center group, and instead use the funds for maternal and infant health programs run by the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill would also establish new reporting requirements for crisis pregnancy centers.

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The latest from Kandie

EMILY'S List, a pro-choice organization, endorsed this candidate.

May 28, 2024

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Sponsored S 909

Kandie sponsored a proposed constitutional amendment to codify the right to abortion as it existed before the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

May 15, 2024

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Sponsored S 848

Kandie sponsored a bill codifying the right to have an abortion before viability, and protecting the right to travel to another state for abortion or contraception.

May 2, 2024

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Sponsored S 859

Kandie sponsored a bill to redirect funding from the Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship, a crisis pregnancy center group, and instead use the funds for maternal and infant health programs run by the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill would also establish new reporting requirements for crisis pregnancy centers.

May 2, 2024

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Sponsored S 808

Kandie sponsored a bill that protects the right to use contraception and provides funding for the NC Medicaid Family Planning Program.

May 2, 2024

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Sponsored S 838

Kandie sponsored a bill to develop training on implicit bias and inform patients of their rights in order to reduce Black maternal mortality.

May 2, 2024

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Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic endorsed this candidate.

Apr 25, 2024

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“It's #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and leaders across the country are taking time to acknowledge the disparities that Black mothers face and come together to change the outcomes that pregnant women and babies that look like me are forced to accept. The fight continues until every Black mother and child leave the hospital healthy and happy. #PeopleFirst”

Apr 16, 2024

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Lillian's List, a North Carolina pro-choice organization, endorsed this candidate.

Jan 29, 2024

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Voted No on S 20

Kandie voted against a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.

May 16, 2023

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Sponsored S 19

Kandie sponsored a bill codifying the right to have an abortion before viability, which was protected by Roe v. Wade and other cases before they were overturned by the Supreme Court.

Jan 25, 2023

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“Forcing a woman to have a child regardless of the circumstances don't say pro-life it says it's not your life but take it! #Sad #ProtectAWomensRightToChose”

Jun 24, 2022

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Sponsored H 1119

Kandie sponsored a bill codifying the right to have an abortion before viability, which was protected by Roe v. Wade and other cases, ahead of the possible overturn by the Supreme Court.

May 26, 2022

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Voted No on H 453

Kandie voted against a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.

May 6, 2021

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